"I remember Linda as a baby when her Mom used to babysit me in the afternoons after I went to morning kindergarten. She was 5 years younger than me so she didn't really get to take part in the tea parties that Sherry, Marilyn, my sister, Nan, and I always begged her Mom to fix for us. I will always hold dear the memories of my childhood spent amongst the Riffel family. Rest in Peace, Linda."
In loving memory of
Linda Riffel
June 17, 1951 - December 18, 2010
Linda Riffel, 59, of Burlington, died 12:18 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010 at the Great River Hospice House in West Burlington.
Born June 17, 1951, she was the daughter of Wilbur and Leota Breuer Riffel.
Ms. Riffel worked in assembly for Hope Haven, before moving to the office and helping with administration work. She enjoyed the trips she took with her sister. She loved playing games on the computer, and knitting Christmas stockings. She was a member of Sts. Mary and Patrick Catholic Church, where she was active with the Dominick Club.
Survivors include her sister, Sherry Riffel of Schaumberg, Ill.; two nieces, Julie Oriano of Riverside and Jemma Richardson Bever of Houston, Texas; and three great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister.
Visitation will be from 12 to 7 p.m. Tuesday in Lunning Chapel. The Prayer of Rosary will be recited at 5 p.m. The family will receive friends following the Rosary until 7 p.m.
The Mass of Christian Burial for Ms. Riffel will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Sts. Mary and Patrick Catholic Church. The Rev. Michael T. Phillips will be the celebrant, and the Rev. David Steinle and the Rev. Bruce DeRammelaere will concelebrate. The Des Moines County Resurrection Choir will provide music. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.
A memorial has been established for Great River Hospice.